Immunology

Education facts

Code: 5MO096

**Part 1, theory (5.5 credits)** The theoretical part will focus on the immune system's organization and development, cellular and molecular mechanisms for the innate and adaptive immune responses, how these are activated during stimulation, effector mechanisms, immunological memory, tolerance mechanisms, transplant immunology, deregulation of the immune responses, and immune responses to various types of pathogenic microorganisms. The course also includes problem solving of experimental primary data and discussion of and presentation of scientific literature. **Part 2, laboratory work (2.0 credits)** The laboratory provides practical application of the theory content and training on immune-related techniques, including analysis and interpretation of experimental primary data.

Entry requirements

20 credits from completed courses in chemistry, of which at least 5 credits in biochemistry, or 20 credits from a combination of completed courses in chemistry and physics and / or mathematics, of which at least 5 credits in biochemistry; 60 credits from completed courses in biology, these credits must contain molecular biology, genetics, cell biology and physiology; documented proficiency in experimental work comprising at least 5 credits.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Immunology

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 29 September 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %